One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
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The first known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used by Egyptians in 2000 B.C.
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A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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Crows living in some urban areas drop nuts into traffic to let the passing cars crush them, then they wait for the red lights to stop the traffic so they can grab and eat it.
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Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
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An alligator can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
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